Universal PSU Kit - Revision history

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	== Reviews ==		== Reviews ==
	{{#ev:youtube\|BmdudNItA0E\|400\|right\|Apple IIgs Upgrade Service by ReActiveMicro\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|BmdudNItA0E\|400\|right\|Apple IIgs Upgrade Service by ReActiveMicro\|frame}}
	On June 14th, 2023 Alan Grassia shows his IIgs upgraded PSU service by ReActiveMicro. He shows what's inside and how it all connects and is installed. As Alan admits on his video "he wasn't sure what he was doing" and had issues opening his PSU enclosure. So he opted to go with the [https://www.reactivemicro.com/product/service-power-supply-rebuild/ "Power Supply Rebuild" service] from ReActiveMicro.		On June 14th, 2023 Alan Grassia shows his IIgs upgraded PSU service by ReActiveMicro. He shows what's inside and how it all connects and is installed. As Alan admits on his video "he wasn't sure what he was doing" and had issues opening his PSU enclosure. So he opted to go with the [https://www.reactivemicro.com/product/service-power-supply-rebuild/ "Power Supply Rebuild" service] from ReActiveMicro. This is a great option for those who don't feel confident to work with AC power projects, or weekend worriers who don't want to be bothered with the task of upgrading their PSUs.

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	== Reviews ==		== Reviews ==
	{{#ev:youtube\|BmdudNItA0E\|400\|right\|~~How I Chose to Service My~~ Apple IIgs ~~PSU~~\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|BmdudNItA0E\|400\|right\|Apple IIgs Upgrade Service by ReActiveMicro\|frame}}
	On June 14th, 2023 Alan Grassia shows his IIgs upgraded PSU service by ReActiveMicro. He shows what's inside and how it all connects and is installed. As Alan admits on his video "he wasn't sure what he was doing" and had issues opening his PSU enclosure. So he opted to go with the [https://www.reactivemicro.com/product/service-power-supply-rebuild/ "Power Supply Rebuild" service] from ReActiveMicro.		On June 14th, 2023 Alan Grassia shows his IIgs upgraded PSU service by ReActiveMicro. He shows what's inside and how it all connects and is installed. As Alan admits on his video "he wasn't sure what he was doing" and had issues opening his PSU enclosure. So he opted to go with the [https://www.reactivemicro.com/product/service-power-supply-rebuild/ "Power Supply Rebuild" service] from ReActiveMicro.

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 == Reviews ==
 {{#ev:youtube|z4QqV16HxsY|400|right|Apple /// With ReActiveMicro Universal Power Supply Installed|frame}}
 On September 22, 2019 Stuart Markowitz from the Florida Retrocomputer Club showed his Apple /// and discusses his install of the Universal Power Supply. In an effort to better support the /// Community Henry sent the Universal Power Supply Kit to Stuart so he could make a How To video which will be linked in the Kit Installation section for users to follow along during their own upgrades.

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-<li>Connect the AC wires to the Universal PSU.
+<li>Connect the AC wires to the orange 3 position spring connector on the Universal PSU.  Strip insulation from the wire end if needed.</li>
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 <li>Connect the DC Output Connection Cable.

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	<li>Connect the Female Spade Connector ~~and Wire~~ to the Power Switch. Next connect the Male Pin Connector with Housing ~~and Wire~~ to the blue Wire on the AC Connector.		<li>Connect the Female Spade Connector (brown wire) to the Power Switch. Next connect the Male Pin Connector with Housing (blue wire) to the blue Wire on the AC Connector.
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	<li>Connect the AC wires to the Universal PSU.		<li>Connect the AC wires to the Universal PSU.
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>The AC wires should easily reach the ~~MTA156, 5 Position~~ connector ~~pre-installed~~ on P1 of the Universal PSU. If the AC wires are too short to reach the MTA156, 5 Position connector and they DO NOT have Pin style connectors then you can use the 18AWG wire from the Male Pin Connectors included with the Kit and the included Splices. Just cut the wire from the Male Pin Connector. The Red Scotchlok Quick Crimp Splice will require pliers.</li>		<li>The AC wires should easily reach the orange 3 position spring connector on the Universal PSU.</li>
	<li>If your old enclosure has removable Pin style connectors, then use the Male Pin Connectors to make the connection. Wire the Male Pin Connector tails to connect to the MTA156, 5 Position connector already connected to the Universal PSU.</li>
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>The '''Black''' or '''Brown''' wire in the enclosure will be the '''HOT''' or the '''LIVE''' wire. The White or Blue wire will be Neutral.</li>		<li>The '''Black''' or '''Brown''' wire in the enclosure will be the '''HOT''' or the '''LIVE''' wire. The White or Blue wire will be Neutral.</li>
	<li>Using a small slotted screwdriver, push the '''Black''' or '''Brown''' wire into the ~~MTA156, 5 Position~~ connector in the location closest to the large capacitor near the middle of the PSU PCB (see below for diagram). No need to strip or prep the wire in any way. The MTA156 connector is designed to automatically cut the insulation of the wire and make a permanent connection. Just make sure the wire is fully inserted into the MTA156 connector (see example pictures below).		<li>Using a small slotted screwdriver, push the '''Black''' or '''Brown''' wire into the orange 3 postition spring connector in the location closest to the large capacitor near the middle of the PSU PCB (see below for diagram). No need to strip or prep the wire in any way. The MTA156 connector is designed to automatically cut the insulation of the wire and make a permanent connection. Just make sure the wire is fully inserted into the MTA156 connector (see example pictures below).
	'''Note:''' Some AC wires are very thin. We have included an extra MTA156, 5 Position, 20AWG Yellow Connector for use with these smaller AC wires. If in doubt you can try to use the Orange MTA156, 5 Position connector and if you find the Universal PSU won’t turn on then you can redo the AC connections using the Yellow MTA156, 5 Position connector. In contrast, some wires are thicker and will require a little extra work to insert them into the MTA156, 5 Position connector.</li>		'''Note:''' Some AC wires are very thin. We have included an extra MTA156, 5 Position, 20AWG Yellow Connector for use with these smaller AC wires. If in doubt you can try to use the Orange MTA156, 5 Position connector and if you find the Universal PSU won’t turn on then you can redo the AC connections using the Yellow MTA156, 5 Position connector. In contrast, some wires are thicker and will require a little extra work to insert them into the MTA156, 5 Position connector.</li>
	<li>The other remaining wire goes exactly in the middle of the MTA156, 5 Position connector. Nothing is connected to the other positions. Ground is supplied to the Universal PSU using the frame of the Apple II Enclosure and the mounting screws you already installed in Step 6.</li>		<li>The other remaining wire goes exactly in the middle of the MTA156, 5 Position connector. Nothing is connected to the other positions. Ground is supplied to the Universal PSU using the frame of the Apple II Enclosure and the mounting screws you already installed in Step 6.</li>

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	<li>Next, mount the new Universal PSU to the brass standoffs pre-installed on the Universal PCB with the M3 screws enclosed. The “AC End” has the orange 3 position spring connector, and the “DC End” has the gray 6 position spring connector and a white 8 position MTA156 connector. Be sure to mount the new Universal PSU correctly.		<li>Next, mount the new Universal PSU to the brass standoffs pre-installed on the Universal PCB with the M3 screws enclosed. The “AC End” has the orange 3 position spring connector, and the “DC End” has the gray 6 position spring connector and a white 8 position MTA156 connector. Be sure to mount the new Universal PSU correctly.
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	<li>Next, mount the new Universal PSU to the brass standoffs pre-installed on the Universal PCB with the M3 screws enclosed. The “AC End” has the orange ~~MTA156, 5 Position~~ connector ~~already installed on one side~~, and the “DC End” has the ~~orange~~ MTA156~~, 8 Position~~ connector ~~already installed on the other side~~. Be sure to mount the new Universal PSU correctly.		<li>Next, mount the new Universal PSU to the brass standoffs pre-installed on the Universal PCB with the M3 screws enclosed. The “AC End” has the orange 3 position spring connector, and the “DC End” has the gray 6 position spring connector and a white 8 position MTA156 connector. Be sure to mount the new Universal PSU correctly.
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	<li>Once the old PSU PCB has been removed you can now mount the new Universal PCB and PSU.		<li>Once the old PSU PCB has been removed you can now mount the new Universal PCB and PSU.
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>For this enclosure be sure to break off the small end of the Universal PCB as noted on it. Lay the Universal PCB on the edge of a counter or desk and while securely holding the main part of the PCB ~~apply pressure to~~ the small end ~~to be broken~~ off. It is surprisingly strong, however it will break cleanly.</li>		<li>For this enclosure be sure to break off the small end of the Universal PCB as noted on it. Lay the Universal PCB on the edge of a counter or desk and while securely holding the main part of the PCB. Snap the small end off. It is surprisingly strong, however it will break cleanly.</li>
	<li>The mounting points on the Universal PCB are clearly marked for this enclosure. Be sure to reuse all mounting screws.		<li>The mounting points on the Universal PCB are clearly marked for this enclosure. Be sure to reuse all mounting screws.
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	<li>Next, ~~remove~~ the 2 AC wires from the old PSU PCB. Some PCBs may have removable Pin style connectors. Most however have soldered wires that need to be cut from the old PCB. If the wires looks like they just end at the old PSU PCB and can’t be removed when gently pulled, then they should be cut as close to the old PSU PCB as possible. Leave the ~~green ground~~ wire connected to the enclosure.		<li>Next, cut the 2 AC wires Black/Brown (Live); White/Blue (Neutral) from the old PSU Circuit Board (PCB) leaving them connected at the switch and outlet. Some PCBs may have removable Pin style connectors. Most however have soldered wires that need to be cut from the old PCB. If the wires looks like they just end at the old PSU PCB and can’t be removed when gently pulled, then they should be cut as close to the old PSU PCB as possible. Leave the Green wire (Ground) wire connected to the enclosure.
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	<li>Removal of the old PSU PCB.		<li>Removal of the old PSU PCB.
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>If you didn’t purchase a DC Output Connection Cable then be sure to cut the individual wires as close as possible to the old PSU PCB. Leave the cable installed in the enclosure.</li>		<li>If you didn’t purchase a DC Output Connection Cable then be sure to cut the individual wires as close as possible to the old PSU PCB. Leave the DC Output cable installed in the enclosure.</li>
	<li>If you purchased a new DC Output Connection Cable then you will remove the old PSU PCB, DC Output Connection Cable, and grommet from the enclosure as one piece. The grommet can be removed by using pliers and turning it 90-degrees which will unlock it ~~from the enclosure~~.<~~/li~~>		<li>If you purchased a new DC Output Connection Cable then you will remove the old PSU PCB, DC Output Connection Cable, and grommet from the enclosure as one piece. The grommet can be removed by using pliers and turning it 90-degrees normally clockwise with the tab that comes apart facing towards the open end of the enclosure, which will unlock it.<br>

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	<li>Once the old PSU PCB has been removed you can now mount the new Universal PCB.		<li>Once the old PSU PCB has been removed you can now mount the new Universal PCB and PSU.
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>For this enclosure be sure to break off the small end of the Universal PCB as noted on it. Lay the Universal PCB on the edge of a counter or desk and while securely holding the main part of the PCB apply pressure to the small end to be broken off. It is surprisingly strong, however it will break cleanly.</li>		<li>For this enclosure be sure to break off the small end of the Universal PCB as noted on it. Lay the Universal PCB on the edge of a counter or desk and while securely holding the main part of the PCB apply pressure to the small end to be broken off. It is surprisingly strong, however it will break cleanly.</li>

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	<li>Connect the AC wires to the Universal PSU.		<li>Connect the AC wires to the Universal PSU.
	~~<ol>~~
	<li>The AC wires should easily reach the orange spring connector on the Universal PSU. If the AC wires are too short to reach the orange spring connector, then you can use the 18AWG wire and splices included with the Kit. The Red Scotchlok Quick Crimp Splice will require pliers.</li>		<li>The AC wires should easily reach the orange spring connector on the Universal PSU. If the AC wires are too short to reach the orange spring connector, then you can use the 18AWG wire and splices included with the Kit. The Red Scotchlok Quick Crimp Splice will require pliers.</li>
	<li>If your old enclosure has removable Pin style connectors, then cut off the connector.</li>		<li>If your old enclosure has removable Pin style connectors, then cut off the connector.</li>
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	<li>Connect the DC Output Cable.		<li>Connect the DC Output Cable.
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>If you purchased a new DC Output Cable you can now connect it on the Universal PSU. Reuse the original grommet if you did not purchase replacement. Use pliers to turn the grommet 90 degrees to lock it in place once installed.</li>		<li>If you purchased a new DC Output Cable you can now connect it on the Universal PSU. Reuse the original grommet if you did not purchase replacement. Use pliers to turn the grommet 90 degrees counter clockwise from tab being face up to lock it in place once installed.</li>

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	<li>If you are reusing the original DC Output Cable then you need to connect the wires to the gray 6 Position connector on the DC side of the PSU. We will call the gray spring connector position closest to the Power LED “Pin 1” (+12v) for reference (voltages are noted on the bottom PSU PCB nearest the DC output connectors).</li>		<li>If you are reusing the original DC Output Cable then you need to connect the wires to the gray 6 Position connector on the DC side of the PSU. We will call the gray spring connector position closest to the Power LED “Pin 1” (+12v) for reference (voltages are noted on the bottom PSU PCB nearest the DC output connectors).</li>
	<li>Strip and push the wires into the Spring connector as shown in the picture. Or for the older MTA156, 8 Position connector using a small slotted screwdriver in the following order:		<li>Strip and twist the wire ends and push the wires into the Spring connector as shown in the picture. Or for the older MTA156, 8 Position connector, using a small slotted screwdriver in the following order:
	*Pin 1 (+12v):      Yellow (sometimes White with Orange Stripe)		*Pin 1 (+12v):      Yellow (sometimes White with Orange Stripe)
	*Pin 2 or 3 (+5v): Orange		*Pin 2 or 3 (+5v): Orange